Authorities: Police Pilot Accidentally Shoots Himself In Hand

Friday, April 11, 2014

(San Antonio, TX) -- A San Antonio police helicopter pilot is on leave after officials say he shot himself in the hand accidentally. Authorities say the 19-year veteran had just finished his shift about 6:00 this morning when he shot himself while switching holsters in the hangar at Stinson Airport. He was taken to University Hospital and is on administrative leave, which is normal procedure.